Pitfall: The Lost Expedition is one of the most unknown 3D platformers of all time. The game featured robust gameplay mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and an amalgamation of Metroidvania elements all installed into the game. However, did you know that way before the game was even made, the folks at…
Dead to Rights: Retribution [Beta – PS3/Xbox 360]
Dead to Rights: Retribution is a third-person shooter developed by Volatile Games and published by Namco in 2010. This is the 4th and last game in the DTR franchise originally created by Namco Hometek. Below is a trailer that shows several changes prior to the game’s release. Different running animation…
Dead to Rights: Reckoning [PSP – Beta]
After the release of Dead to Rights 2, work on a spin-off entry titled Dead to Rights: Reckoning began. According to programmer Kim Randell, this entry started life as 100 Bullets by Acclaim before being cancelled, and some of its assets were used to make DTR Reckoning. The very early screenshots of…
Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance [Beta] — PS2 & Xbox
Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance was Cavia and Capcom’s attempt to revolutionize the beat’em up genre and win over the American market. It took heavy influence from crime and mafia films, and it’s evident throughout the game’s environments and narrative. However, Cavia and Capcom ultimately failed to deliver what they…
Stranglehold (Original Pitch with SEGA)
Stranglehold is a fantastic third-person shooter developed by Tiger Hill Entertainment and published by Midway Games in 2007. However, before Midway partnered with John-Woo to make his masterpiece, the idea actually originated in 2003 when SEGA and John-Woo joined forces for a potential three games. The first game was called…